ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s (NA) Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming on Tuesday expressed serious concern over recent judicial interpretations that, it said, could weaken legal protections for survivors of sexual violence. Read More: HR dept moves to support victim of sexual violence The concerns were raised during a committee meeting at Parliament House, chaired by […]
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Rights activists urge stronger action against tech-based gender violence
KARACHI: Rights activists have raised concerns over rising incidents of technology-based gender violence (GBV) in Pakistan, highlighting that most women remain unaware of how to respond or seek legal help. The concerns were voiced at an event organised by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Thursday to mark the “16 Days of Activism […]